PSX Economic Calendar
Some events move the whole market, not just one share. This calendar lists the big ones that PSX traders watch, so you are not surprised by sudden moves.
Current interest rate (SBP policy rate)
11.50%
Set by the State Bank of Pakistan. Check sbp.org.pk after each meeting for the latest decision.
State Bank monetary policy meetings
The policy rate decision is usually announced on the afternoon of the meeting day. A cut is often seen as good for shares (cheaper loans, lower returns on savings), and a rise as negative, but the market often moves before the announcement based on expectations.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday 26 October 2026 | Monetary Policy Committee meeting, with press conference |
| Monday 14 December 2026 | Monetary Policy Committee meeting |
| Monday 25 January 2027 | Monetary Policy Committee meeting, with press conference |
| Monday 8 March 2027 | Monetary Policy Committee meeting |
| Monday 26 April 2027 | Monetary Policy Committee meeting, with press conference |
| Thursday 17 June 2027 | Monetary Policy Committee meeting |
Regular monthly and yearly events
| When | Event | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| First days of every month | Inflation (CPI) figure from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics | Lower inflation raises hopes of interest rate cuts. |
| Around mid-month | Trade, remittances and current account data (SBP and PBS) | Shows pressure on the rupee and foreign reserves. |
| Every week | SBP foreign exchange reserves | Higher reserves usually support confidence. |
| Every month | Petrol and diesel price revisions | Affects inflation and oil marketing companies. |
| October | Results for July–September (1st quarter) for most companies | Company-specific moves; see today’s results. |
| February | Half-year results (July–December) | Many interim dividends are announced with these. |
| April | Nine-month results; banks and some others report Jan–Mar quarterly results | Earnings season for the 3rd quarter. |
| June | Federal budget, date set by the Ministry of Finance | Tax changes on shares, dividends and sectors can move the market sharply. |
| August–September | Annual results for June year-end companies, with final dividends | The biggest results season of the year. |
| As scheduled | IMF programme reviews and loan tranches | Approval usually supports confidence; delays can cause selling. |
Banks and some companies use a December year-end, so their annual results come in February–March. Exact company dates are announced on PSX; see our PSX news and dividends & book closures pages.
Big news days need a plan
Interest rate decisions and the budget can move prices fast in both directions. Our Urdu course teaches you to read the chart, set a stop loss and manage your position size before such events.
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